Oedipus Rex / Igor Stravinsky ; Jean Cocteau (Martyn Hill, tenor ; Andrew Greenan, bass ; Jennifer Lane, mezzo-soprano ; Joseph Cornwell, tenor ; David Wilson-Johnson, bass-baritone ; Edward Fox, narrator ; Robert Craft, conductor ; Philharmonia Orchestra ; Simon Joly Male Chorus) -- Les Noces / Igor Stravinsky ; Igor Stravinsky (Martyn Hill, tenor ; Susan Bickley, mezzo-soprano ; Alison Wells, soprano ; Alan Ewing, bass ; Robert Craft, conductor ; Tristan Fry Percussion Ensemble ; International Piano Quartet ; Simon Joly Chorale).
Note
The 1st work an opera-oratorio in two acts; the 2nd work a ballet (dance-cantata).
Text of the 1st work by Jean Cocteau, after Sophocles; text of the 2nd work by the composer, after C.F. Ramuz.
Originally issued separately in 2002 on Koch International Classics.
Ed. recorded: Hawkes & Son (1st work); Chester Music (2nd work).
Event (note)
Recorded in June (1st work) and Jan. 8-9 (2nd work), 2001, Abbey Road Studio One.
Language (note)
Narrated in English (1st work); sung in Latin (1st work) and Russian (2nd work).
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.
Title
Oedipus Rex [electronic resource] ; Les noces / Igor Stravinsky.
Imprint
[S.l.] : Naxos, p2004.
Playing time
005221 002410
Series
Robert Craft collection
Craft, Robert. Robert Craft collection.
Performer
In the 1st work: Jennifer Lane, mezzo-soprano ; Martyn Hill, Joseph Cornwell, tenors ; David Wilson-Johnson, bass-baritone ; Andrew Greenan, bass ; Edward Fox, narrator ; Philharmonia Orchestra ; Simon Joly Male Chorus ; Robert Craft, conductor. In the 2nd work: Alison Wells, soprano ; Susan Bickley, mezzo-soprano ; Martyn Hill, tenor ; Alan Ewing, bass ; Simon Joly Chorale ; International Piano Quartet ; Tristan Fry Percussion Ensemble ; Robert Craft, conductor.
Event
Recorded in June (1st work) and Jan. 8-9 (2nd work), 2001, Abbey Road Studio One.
Language
Narrated in English (1st work); sung in Latin (1st work) and Russian (2nd work).